Terminal Manager (Bonded) at Whitfield Ventures Limited

Whitfield Ventures Limited is a global trading company with an active presence in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia. We have pioneered and specialized in supplying Nigeria and West African clients with globally sourced products and services that are critical to laying the foundations for a modern economy. Inversely, we also distribute locally sourced raw and processed agricultural products from West Africa to the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Terminal Manager (Bonded)

Location: Kirikiri Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

A terminal manager who would be responsible for planning, administering, and reviewing the operations of the terminal in order to optimize resource use, minimize costs, and maintain quality standards.
Lead a progressive and innovative terminal operation, which meets all regulatory, legislative, and procedural requirements.
To understand the commercial drivers of the business and establish relationships to create opportunities to enhance the terminal operations.
Develop and build relationships with shipping companies, handling agents, and associated business partners in providing a seamless service to customers that maximizes all retail and revenue opportunities.
Collaborate with other business departments and assist in strategies to increase income and service deliveries.
Liaise closely with management teams in various company business units and in other group companies to ensure that all of the businesses co-operate and work effectively together in the best interests of the company and the customers
Manage operational budgets in line with forecasts and ensure financial process integrity at all times.
Take advantage of any business opportunity that is presented as well as seeking out new business opportunities.
Establish and maintain good relationships with customers, regulatory organizations such as Nigerian Port Authorities (NPA), Customs, other relevant shipping companies, and associated service providers.
Maintain and update all important Terminal documentation, support planning for future developments.
Ensure team members are kept up to date with business and department developments.
Lead, motivate, and inspire enthusiastic team members to ensure the continued contribution of the terminal operations team in delivering customer excellence and ensure proficiency in their duties and task.